Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put health service ‘into democratic control’

Health secretary says end of ‘biggest quango in world’ is final nail in coffin of Andrew Lansley’s 2012 reorganisationUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.The prime minister said the NHS should be overseen by politicians rather than an arm’s-length body, as it would bring greater accountability. Continue reading...

Keir Starmer scraps NHS England to put health service ‘into democratic control’

Health secretary says end of ‘biggest quango in world’ is final nail in coffin of Andrew Lansley’s 2012 reorganisation

Keir Starmer has brought the health service back under the control of ministers by abolishing NHS England.

The prime minister said the NHS should be overseen by politicians rather than an arm’s-length body, as it would bring greater accountability. Continue reading...